Thermodynamics

In 1-2 pages, using APA-style formatting, provide an explanation of the meaning of the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Then, using the second law, explain why a barrel of oil can be used only once as a fuel source, or in other words, why can we not recycle high-quality energy resources.

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The Second Law of Thermodynamics on the other hand states how in all exchanges of energy, if no energy enters or leaves a system, then the potential energy of the state will always be less that the way it was initially…

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